Canadian Seniors Health
Look into practical information on health and fitness for seniors in Canada, from Canadian government policies and programs to coping with Alzheimer's, stroke or arthritis.
Travel Health and Safety
Travel alerts and advisories, and health information for Canadian travelers.
Travel alerts and advisories, and health information for Canadian travelers.
The Care Guide
Expert advice on issues, options and decisions that go with finding and providing care for seniors in Canada. Includes housing, financial and legal matters, staying fit, caregiving and government resources.
Expert advice on issues, options and decisions that go with finding and providing care for seniors in Canada. Includes housing, financial and legal matters, staying fit, caregiving and government resources.
Alzheimer's Care
Help in living with Alzheimer's Disease, whether you yourself have it, or are caring for someone who does. From the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Help in living with Alzheimer's Disease, whether you yourself have it, or are caring for someone who does. From the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Arthritis
Arthritis Canada addresses the issues in living well with arthritis: coping strategies, exercises, pain management, as well as medical information. Practical and supportive.
Arthritis Canada addresses the issues in living well with arthritis: coping strategies, exercises, pain management, as well as medical information. Practical and supportive.
Foot Care for Seniors
Find out about the foot problems that arise as you age, and how to care for your feet. Fact sheet from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Find out about the foot problems that arise as you age, and how to care for your feet. Fact sheet from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Heart and Stroke
Get up-to-date information on heart disease and strokes from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Get up-to-date information on heart disease and strokes from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Medication and Seniors
Information to help seniors take medications correctly. From the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Information to help seniors take medications correctly. From the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Oral Health Care for Seniors
whether you have all your natural teeth or not, these tips on taking care of teeth and gums can help improve your oral health. From the Canadian Dental Association.
whether you have all your natural teeth or not, these tips on taking care of teeth and gums can help improve your oral health. From the Canadian Dental Association.
Vision Care for Seniors
Vision changes you can expect with aging, how to prevent them and what to do about eye problems. Fact sheet from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Vision changes you can expect with aging, how to prevent them and what to do about eye problems. Fact sheet from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Fitness Tips
Dozens of useful articles on fitness and exercise. All useful; many specific to seniors issues. From the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute.
Dozens of useful articles on fitness and exercise. All useful; many specific to seniors issues. From the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute.
Physical Activity Guide for Seniors
A roadmap for older adults, and easy ways to increase your physical activity. From the Public Health Agency of Canada.
A roadmap for older adults, and easy ways to increase your physical activity. From the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Ask Great-Granny
"Great Granny" Rosaleen Dickson answers questions which arise from differences in attitudes between generations. From Creative Retirement Manitoba.
"Great Granny" Rosaleen Dickson answers questions which arise from differences in attitudes between generations. From Creative Retirement Manitoba.
Health for Seniors
Handling common health problems for seniors: sleeping, constipation, depression, blood pressure, diabetes, exercise. From New Brunswick Family and Community Services.
Handling common health problems for seniors: sleeping, constipation, depression, blood pressure, diabetes, exercise. From New Brunswick Family and Community Services.
Health Line
Answers on the proper use of prescription drugs in Canada. Read the bulletin board or send an email (you stay anonymous). From Creative Retirement Manitoba.
Answers on the proper use of prescription drugs in Canada. Read the bulletin board or send an email (you stay anonymous). From Creative Retirement Manitoba.
Seniors Health News
C-HEALTH from CANOE carries the latest news stories on health issues of interest to Canadian seniors.
C-HEALTH from CANOE carries the latest news stories on health issues of interest to Canadian seniors.
Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence
This CMHC program helps homeowners and landlords pay to make home adaptations that allow low-income seniors to live independently.
This CMHC program helps homeowners and landlords pay to make home adaptations that allow low-income seniors to live independently.
Veterans Services and Programs
Veterans Affairs Canada information on health care services and benefits, and the eligibility requirements. Disability pensions and allowances are also covered.
Veterans Affairs Canada information on health care services and benefits, and the eligibility requirements. Disability pensions and allowances are also covered.